Children’s Hospital Boston Blood Drive

A blood donation drive will be held Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Shoppes at Hamilton Crossing, Bay and Walnut roads, Hamilton. All donations go directly to Children’s Hospital Boston.

A blood donation drive will be held Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Shoppes at Hamilton Crossing, Bay and Walnut roads, Hamilton. All donations go directly to Children’s Hospital Boston.

The blood drive is being organized by the Sanchez family of Hamilton. A.J. Sanchez, now 19, received blood and other treatment from Children’s Hospital Boston after being struck by a commercial van at age 13. The family organizes the blood drive as a way to give back.

For information, e-mail michellsanchez@comcast.net or call 978-468-6373. For information on requirements for blood donors, see the Children’s Hospital Web site at childrenshospital.org.